Retail Space FOR RENT in Howardsgate - The Howard Centre, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Property Description

Howardsgate – The Howard Centre Retail Unit, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Located in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, The Howard Centre is a prominent 3-star retail shopping centre providing high-quality urban retail accommodation. Constructed in 1990, the centre is anchored by major retailers including Boots, Marks & Spencer, Next, and WH Smith, and benefits from excellent visibility on Howardsgate with frontages along Fretherne Road. The centre features modern facilities including air conditioning, atrium spaces, raised flooring, a food court, and on-site property management, ensuring an attractive environment for both tenants and shoppers. With an annual footfall of over 7.5 million, the centre is ideally positioned for retail investment and leasing opportunities.
Property Details
Address: The Howard Centre, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6HA
Submarket: Welwyn Hatfield
Location Type: Suburban / Urban Centre
NIA: 266,666 Sq ft
Floors: 3
Typical Floor: 140,000 Sq ft
Building Type: 3 Star Retail (Urban Centre) Unit
Construction: Reinforced Concrete
Tenancy: Multi
Parking: 725 covered and surface spaces, Parking Ratio 3.02/1,000 Sq ft
Land: 4.12 acres, Plot Ratio 1.49
Rent & Availability
Available Space: 11,753 Sq ft
Max Contiguous: 4,930 Sq ft
Smallest Space: 871 Sq ft
Asking Rent: £20,100 per annum (FRI)
Service Charge: £9.13–£11.16 per sq ft
Vacancy: 2.6
Leasing Highlights
Excellent footfall of over 7.5 million annually
Prime location adjacent to Welwyn Garden City Railway Station
Anchored by leading national retailers
Modern amenities including air conditioning, atrium, food court, and on-site property management
Prominent frontage on Howardsgate
Location & Accessibility
Welwyn Garden City Station: 1 min walk / 0.1 mi
Welwyn North Station: 6 min drive / 2.4 mi
London Luton Airport: 27 min drive / 11.1 mi
London Stansted Airport: 59 min drive / 31.6 mi
London City Airport: 54 min drive / 40.4 mi
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.